Does Jesus Know You? (Matthew 25:1-13)

"But he replied, 'Truly I tell you, I don't know you'" (Mt 25:12). "Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'" (Mt 7:23).

1. Who are the ten virgins and the bridegroom (Mt 25:1; 9:15)?
2. How are the wise and foolish virgins similar (Mt 25:1, 5, 7.)? Different (Mt 25:2-4)?
3. During the long delay was it bad that the virgins fell asleep (Mt 25:5)?
4. When the midnight cry was announced how were the foolish virgins unprepared (Mt 25:6-8a)?
   
• In your life where might you have “lamps” (visible practices) but be low on “oil” (a living, personal faith)?